End of opium war (18 mar 1839 año – 29 agos 1842 año)
Descripción:
The Treaty of Nanking, signed by China and Britain at the end of the first opium war cedes Hong Kong island to Britain permanently. The treaty and the war, which forced open China's market to opium, capitalise on China's weakness. Sir Henry Pottinger becomes the territory's first governor.Añadido al timeline:
fecha:
18 mar 1839 año
29 agos 1842 año
~ 3 years and 5 months